Thunderbolt 3/14/2024

Vol. 52, No. 11

Thursday, March 14, 2024

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News/Features: page 3 JCSE exercise

News/Features: page 3 Canines the unseen shield

Week in photos: page 4 Images from the week

Photo by Senior Airman Joshua Hastings

An Airman assigned to the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron embraces a loved one after returning from a deployment at MacDill Air Force Base March 4. Air Force deployments range in length depending on the career field, location and mission needs, and require Airmen to be away from home for the duration of the tour.

Community: page 11 Events, Chapel, more...

NEWS/FEATURES

MacDill conducts SNORT to prepare for NORI

by Airman 1st Class Derrick Bole 6th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs Service members and civilians base-wide at MacDill gathered for the base’s first ever Simulated Nuclear Operational Readiness Training exercise at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Mar. 4-6, 2024.

Participants in the exercise practiced readiness through fast aircraft takeoffs, increment monitor training, cargo handling, and other facets that cater to MacDill’s mission in support of nuclear operational readiness.

“At the end of the day, we know our training will pay off,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Ed Szczepanik, 6th Air Refueling Wing deputy commander. “The SNORT allows us to train our Airmen’s speed, knowledge, and capability to defend our great country.”

The training contained an 801X exercise, which tested aircrew on their ability to get a KC-135 Stratotanker in the air as fast possible, consisted of 18 teams of six Airmen from the 6th Operations Group and the 6th Maintenance Group. Each group l fought to be the fastest and most efficient team to get a KC-135 flying. The best three teams were awarded gold, silver and bronze medals, respectively.

Photo by Airman 1st Class Derrick Bole

Airmen assigned to the 6th Operations Group and the 6th Maintenance Group race from to KC135 Stratotankers during an 801X at MacDill Air Force Base Mar. 6. 18 teams competed to be the fastest team to get a KC-135 to takeoff.

“The SNORT helped to keep our Airmen in the best shape for readiness,” said Szczepanik.

“Above all else, the SNORT was about deterrence. Exercises like this let our adversaries know that we can respond fast to any situation,

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no matter the circumstance. Our Airmen are fast, and we proved today that we can react to anything.”

See SNORT, Page 8

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NEWS/FEATURES

JCSE develops skills during mission readiness employment exercise

by Senior Airman Zachary Foster 6th Air Refueling Wing, Public Affairs

With an ever changing global battlefield, the need for clear and constant communication is more important than ever.

To ensure communications are available anywhere and at any time, service members assigned to the Joint Communications Support Element (JCSE) completed a mission readiness employment exercise at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, March 4-8.

“The goal of this exercise is to simulate fully extending our manning,” said U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt Bennett Atencio, 1st Joint Communications Support Squadron joint tactical communication system technician. “That means we’re having communicators from intelligence, security, operations, planning and anything else come together to see what our total capabilities are.”

See JCSE, Page 9

Photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt Bennett Atencio, 1st Joint Communications Support Squadron joint tactical communication system technician, performs equipment maintenance during a mission readiness employment exercise at MacDill Air Force Base March 7. During the exercise, Atencio and the rest of the 1st JCSS team were tasked to create and operate a foreign environment command center with the capabilities to communicate vital information long distances without endangering the operational security of the mission.

MacDill’s canine guardians: the unseen shield

by Senior Airman Michael Killian 6th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs The 6th Security Forces Squadron’s Military Working Dogs (MWD) are not just pets; they are highly trained assets, crucial to the base’s security operations.

MWD Jenny is the newest hero to join the pack, and through training with her handler she will become a critical addition to the team.

The squadron, tasked with the comprehensive training and deployment of MWD’s, currently manages nine dogs, with authorization for eleven. These dogs are responsible for conducting several thousand vehicle searches and ensuring security prior to high-profile visits.

Handlers and their dogs undergo daily training, usually around 60-70 minimum hours a week to hone their skills, with a focus on both narcotics and explosive detection. Jenny’s current goal is to become patrol certified, a venture that involves advanced training and relies on a strong trust and teamwork between MWDs and their handlers.

See CANINE, Page 10

Photo by Senior Airman Michael Killian

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nathan Karlovich, a Military Working Dog handler assigned to the 6th Security Forces Squadron, and MWD Jenny pose for a photo at MacDill Air Force Base March 6. Handlers and their dogs undergo daily training to hone their skills, with a focus on narcotics detection. Jenny is in the process of becoming patrol certified, which involves advanced training.

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WEEK IN PHOTOS

Airmen assigned to the 6th Operations Group assist recently deployed members in removing belongings from a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base March 4. Airmen assigned to the 50th Air Refueling Squadron returned to MacDill after being deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Luther Mitchell

Photo by Senior Airman Jessica Do

Photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 33rd Fighter Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, conducts aerial refueling training with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing March 1, over the Gulf of Mexico. The KC-135 aircrew consisted of all females to kick-off Women’s History Month. The 33FW manages the F-35 Academic Training Center which provides training to U.S. Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, and foreign nations.

Airmen assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing listen to a pre-flight briefing at MacDill Air Force Base March 1. The air refueling mission provided an opportunity for women across the installation to experience the impact of their efforts firsthand. In celebration of Women’s History Month, Airmen wore a red bandana inspired by “Rosie the Riveter,” a symbol of female empowerment in the workforce.

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NEWS/FEATURES

DAF publishes revised dress, personal appearance instruction Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS)—The Department of the Air Force republished its dress and personal appearance instruction to simplify, clarify and amplify many changes for Airmen and Guardians serving worldwide.

The revised DAFI 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Department of the Air Force Personnel, incorporates policy changesfrom the 102nd Air Force Uniform Board, incorporates all other guidance memorandums and features updated graphics for visual clarity.

“We’ve reviewed the policy in whole to make certain we are communicating standards clearly, making it an easier tool for commanders, supervisors, Airmen and Guardians,” said Lt. Gen. Caroline Miller, deputy chief of staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services. “Revisions were made over a number of years, but we felt the need to revisit the entire document to remove redundancies, out-of-date information and decrease subjectivity.”

The updated policy outlines: • Religious Accommodation Process • No-hat, No-salute areas • Specialized nametag wear for DAF and Joint Chiefs support staff • Two-piece flight duty uniform

• Bags, to include gym bag, backpack, handbags • Flight duty uniform policy • Female wear of mess dress trousers or slacks • Wear of caps for baldness or hair loss due to medical conditions • Permanent wear of EPME badge • Security Forces shield on the OCP uniform • Beverage consumption while walking in uniform • Wear of cold weather headbands • Authorized wear of commercial maternity cold weather outerwear • Wing commander delegation to approve religious regalia • Organizational emblems on the back of morale shirt • Heritage morale patches on the flight duty uniform It also highlights authorized and unauthorized examples of grooming standards for: • Tattoo/brands/body markings • Mustache wear • Male and female hair standards • Female nail polish colors and other cosmetics It also clarifies duty badge guidance, explaining the wear and placeSee DAF, Page 8

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From pilot to pageantry: Meet the 1st active-duty Miss America

by Katie Lange DoD News WASHINGTON (AFNS)—Second Lt. Madison Marsh made big plans for herself when she was young, although she never really factored becoming Miss America into that equation. However, after a tough competition in January, Marsh became the first active-duty service member to earn the crown. The 22-year-old U.S. Air Force Academy graduate is now learning to navigate life as a military member, a cancer research scholar and a public figure.

An early eye on the sky Growing up, Marsh wanted to be a pilot and an astronaut, so she attended NASA’s Space Camp at age 13. When she learned that she could further her ambitions by going to the Air Force Academy, she started working toward becoming a cadet, even earning her civilian pilot’s license at 17 years old.

In 2018, Marsh lost her mother, Whitney, to pancreatic cancer. In her honor, the family started the Whitney Marsh Foundation, which raises funds for research and awareness to increase patients’ chances of early detection.

Marsh took on the role of co-founder and president.

The following year, Marsh made it to the Air Force Academy, but she initially had bouts of homesickness.

“I was struggling — being removed from my family, grieving my mom, and now I’m in a really tough military environment,” she said, thinking back on her freshman year. That’s when she was inspired by her cousin, who was a pageant contestant, to give pageantry a try. “I decided to take a stab at pageants to see all the different ways that it could help me.”

Highlighting similar values There are a lot of stereotypes regarding beauty pageants and the people involved in them, but Marsh said there are actually a lot of overlapping core values that pageants and the military share.

“I realized pageants have always been about community service, leadership, resume building and public speaking, and I think that is what made me be able to be successful in the Air Force,” she said.

After a lot of studying and several internships, including with NASA, Marsh graduated from the Air Force Academy in the spring of 2023 with a degree in physics. Upon her commissioning, she received a pilot’s billet. But soon after, she was crowned Miss Colorado, and her career trajectory started to change.

In September, Marsh decided to defer her pilot training to pursue a master’s degree in public policy from the Harvard Kennedy School – an option made possible through the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Civilian Institution Programs. She’s also a graduate intern at Harvard Medical School and is working with experts from the Dana Farber Cancer Institute on early cancer detection research — continuing her work for the foundation dedicated to her mom.

In January, Marsh won the title of Miss America during the national pageant in Orlando, Florida. Between her Air Force commitment, her studies and now these public-facing duties, she’s got a lot to juggle. Thankfully, the Air Force has rolled with her change of fortune and put her into a public affairs/recruiting position for the year that she is Miss America.

“The Air Force has been really, really wonderful with me,” Marsh said during a USO event she attended on Capitol Hill in February. “Basically, anytime I go and do Miss America events, I’m also giving back to the Air Force to ensure people know about the message of what it means to serve as 2nd Lt. Marsh — the different ways that they can get involved in the military, whether it be in the Air Force or other branches or different jobs.”

Honoring her mother As far as her Harvard research goes, Marsh said she’s still working with her advisor and is excited about the possibility of bringing potential legislation related to their research to Capitol Hill over the next year.

“Now I understand the science side and [how to ask] medical professionals, ‘What do you think needs to be done for patients, and how can we get that done through legislation?’ Because through Harvard, even though I only got to do one semester there, I have learned that it is really easy to make bad policy,” Marsh said. “I think the best way to making g ood policy is by intimately understanding from the source — with patients — and intimately understanding that scientifically so we’re enacting it properly. Now that I have all of those communities able to give me that knowledge, I’m really excited to get to use that piece to come forward here on the Hill and maybe get some things done.”

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Second Lt. Madison Marsh is crow

wned as the new Miss America, Jan. 14.

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(Above left) U.S. Air Force Academy cadet Madison Marsh calls out orders during an academy training exercise. Marsh went on to become Miss America 2024, the first active-duty service member to win the crown.

(Above) Second Lt. Madison Marsh, who won the crown of Miss America on Jan. 14, proudly shows off her purple ribbon lapel pin that highlights pancreatic cancer awareness, a disease her mother died from in 2018.

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DAF

From Page 5

ment of up to three duty badges on male and female service, semi-formal, formal and mess dress uniforms. Lastly, it clarifies sister service/joint unit patch wear, and provides graduate patch criteria.

“When it comes to standards, our Airmen need the best guidance we can offer,” said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass. “These changes and updates to the publication are meant to clarify professional military appearance and uniform standards across the Air Force and empower all Airmen to hold themselves, and others accountable. Part of being a Profession of Arms is embodying the higher set of standards that comes with serving our great nation. Accountability matters. Standards matter — and the ones we walk by, the ones we ignore, are the ones we accept.”

The updated DAFI 36-2903 can be found here.

U.S. Space Force Guardians must adhere to DAFI 36-2903 in conjunction with the Guardian-specific SPFGM2023-36-01.

SNORT From Page 2

The SNORT is the 6th ARW’s newest addition to nuclear operational readiness. Quarterly, the wing completes a Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise (NORE) to practice the skills needed in such a high-paced environment.

This year, the 6th ARW is heavily focusing their efforts in preparation for the Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection (NORI), designed to evaluate the wing’s capabilities in a nuclear event.

“We want to ensure that we stay in the best shape we can for a real-world event,” said Chief Master Sgt. Raun Howell, 6th ARW command chief.. “This training improves our scores for a NORI as well as our response time to a worst-case scenario environment” Getting aircraft in the air fast isn’t all about aircrew, though. Airmen from across the base used the exercise as additional time to practice alert force response checklists and predeployment training like increment monitors.

Airmen selected to be increment monitors must build and break down pallets of equipment that their unit will use during a deployment. This equipment is then used by other exercise participants to simulate a deployed environment. When a real-world event occurs, these Airmen, as well as Airmen from the 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron, must gather equipment quickly to aid those responding to the disaster.

The SNORT is an innovative new way for Airmen to become more proficient in every aspect of their mission. It showcases MacDill’s ability to react to real-world threats with speed and power, and respond in the face of crises.

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JCSE

From Page 3

Photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster

Service members assigned to the 1st Joint Communications Support Squadron inspect equipment during a mission readiness employment exercise at MacDill Air Force Base March 7. During the exercise, the 1st JCSS team was tasked to create and operate a foreign environment command center with the capabilities to communicate vital information long distances without endangering the operational security of the mission.

During the exercise, Atencio and the rest of the 1st JCSS team were tasked to create and operate a foreign environment command center with the capabilities to communicate vital information long distances without endangering the operational security of the mission.

“What we find is without a communications team there is no way to relay information from one command to another,” said Atencio. “The work we do connects commanders with the rest of the world and sets the foundation for later crews to create a long term network.”

According to Atencio, the exercise worked as a “stress test” for JCSE as a whole.

While the participants underwent rapid assembly conditions, the rest of JCSE continued typical operations with a fraction of the manning.

For a standard communications team, the exercise would have placed intense stress on day to day operations, however, JCSE is structured differently than most military entities. The organization boasts a joint partnership between all branches and requires service members to reach the rank of staff sergeant prior to applying.

The unique composition of non-commissioned officers creates a highly educated environment with years of technical skills easing the learning curve.

“The advantage of an all NCO team is it ensures we get service members that have seen operations first hand,” said Atencio. “In a real world scenario, you can trust they will play their part and do it right the first time.”

This exercise provided an opportunity for communicators from across the joint force to reaffirm their capabilities and excel in their roles, developing a better understanding of the team’s rapid response readiness mission.

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CANINE From Page 3

New handlers, like U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nathan Karlovich, quickly learn that asking questions and embracing constructive criticism are essential for growth.

“If you’re not willing to learn new things every day then you should probably move on,” said Karlovich.

“Alongside patience and teamwork, the drive to learn is absolutely essential for a canine handler.”

The 6th SFS MWD team continually works to build a culture conducive to learning.

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Nicholas Woolridge, 6th SFS MWD kennel master, explains, “We are a family first. We take care of each other.”

Woolridge emphasizes the ethos of mutual support and relentless pursuit of knowledge that permeates the unit, “the biggest thing is being able to pass down knowledge to the next generation. Seeing this professional you helped train, seeing them out there killing it in the Air Force makes it so meaningful.”

Here at MacDill Air Force Base, the 6th SFS MWD flight stands as a testament to dedication and hard work, and is an invaluable contribution to the U.S. Air Force. Jenny and Karlovich, along with their squadron, continue to set a standard of excellence, safeguarding the base and its inhabitants with unmatched loyalty and professionalism.

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Photo by Senior Airman Michael Killian

Military Working Dog Jenny participates in detection training at MacDill Air Force Base March 6. Handlers and their dogs undergo daily training to hone their skills, with a focus on narcotics detection. Jenny is in the process of becoming patrol certified which involves advanced training that underscores the importance of trust and teamwork.

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COMMUNITY

EVENTS

Annual Easter Eggstravaganza The Youth Center is hosting an Easter Eggstravanganza March 23 from 10 a.m. – noon at the Fitness Center South Field. Come and enjoy face painting, DJ, food trucks, egg hunts, games, prizes and of course the Easter Bunny. Egg hunt times as follows: EFMP 10:15 a.m.

Ages 1-4 10:30 a.m.

Ages 5-8 10:45 a.m.

Ages 9-12 11:00 a.m.

Ages 13 + 11:15 a.m.

Adults 11:30 a.m.

To view the event flyer, visit macdillfss.com/wp-content/uploads/ Eggstravaganza8.5X11flier.pdf.

2024 Air Force Art Contest Do you have artistic skills? Register and enter your 2D and 3D artwork for the 2024 Air Force Art Contest from March 1 – April 30. The contest is open to eligible adults and children ages 6-17. For more information about eligibility, submissions, prizes, judging and categories, visit forcesupport. awardsplatform.com.

Download the AirFest 2024 app Get ready to soar at the Tampa Bay AirFest, featuring the U.S. Force Thunderbirds. Download the AirFest 2024 app today to access the schedule, performers, sponsors, static displays, gate map, food and beverage options, hangar 2 exhibitors, and FAQs. Don’t miss out on this thrilling event March 28-30 – download now (available on the App Store and Google Play) and plan your unforgettable experience.

Find more events at: macdillfss.com

Here’s to Rosie!

Photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster

Airmen assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing pose for a group photo on the flight line at MacDill Air Force Base March 1. The air refueling mission provided an opportunity for women across the installation to experience the impact of their efforts firsthand. In celebration of Women’s History Month, Airmen wore a red bandana inspired by “Rosie the Riveter,” a symbol of female empowerment in the workforce.

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Monday-Wednesday Mass - 12:10 p.m.

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Catholic Mass - Sunday - 9:30 a.m.

(confessions by appointment)

Protestant services - Sunday - 11 a.m. Contact the Cha-

pel at 828-3621 or email at 6ARW.HCADMIN@us.af.mil for inquiries regarding Protestant religious education.

Jewish - Monthly Lunch and Learn: For schedule & to join distro, please contact elimelach.estrin@us.af.mil

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MISS AMERICA From Page 6

She said it’s also a blessing for her to be able to share her mother’s story on such a large stage.

“Losing her when she was 41 to pancreatic cancer — I want people to know her story. I want them to know the signs, the ways to get help … because I don’t think we do enough for pancreatic cancer,” Marsh said.

“My mom was misdiagnosed when we had no cancer history in our family. She was healthy. She didn’t have any of those warning signs, and she still passed away. We need to do more for our patients, and being able to have a national platform and a voice now to work with people is so important. I can’t think of a better way to [showcase] the legacy of my mom.”

Dispelling misconceptions about pageantry and service As the first active-duty service member to earn the Miss America crown, Marsh’s national platform may help dispel the lingering assumption that military roles are too masculine for the average woman. Marsh said young women can make any position their own.

“I hope that women are able to see that they can define their own role in the military — whether they want to take it in the more feminine path or not — knowing that they are empowered to make that decision,” Marsh said. “I hope young girls can see that you can lead in the military, or you can lead in a board room, in the courthouse, in medical boardrooms — whatever it might be — and you can be taken seriously.

Whether I’m in a crown and sash or whether I’m in my uniform, I serve as 2nd Lt. Marsh and I serve as Miss America simultaneously, and they do not take away from one another.”

When it comes to Miss America, there are several phases of competition: the public and private interviews, the talent portion, the evening gown and fitness competitions, as well as the social impact pitch. Between military fitness requirements and her work with the Whitney Marsh Foundation, the latter two weren’t a problem for Marsh. For her, she said the hardest part was talent.

“I’m not conventionally talented. I can’t fight, sing, dance or play an instrument — everyone would run off with their eyes and ears closed,” she joked. “So, I did a monologue on my first solo flight. It was really nerve-wracking because I’m not trained in theater … and I knew the weight of what I had to carry in my speech — that I needed to deliver

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it perfectly, so I was able to carry the strength and the image of what I wanted military women to be portrayed as. So, that pressure was weighing on me backstage, and it was really scary.”

For service members considering pageantry When asked what advice she had for other active-duty women considering getting into pageantry, her answer was simple.

“Just do it,” she said, mentioning all the different opportunities that have opened up for her. “Without pageants, I never would have had this giant platform for community service, and you can really do with that whatever you want. They leave it as a blank slate. … The Miss America opportunity has also enabled me to practice so much on public speaking, and that is a skill that you need throughout the military and throughout the rest of your life.”

Not to mention the great scholarship opportunities.

“I received $70,000 in educational scholarships through Miss America, and I think that’s such a beautiful way to open up doors for you and whatever phase of life that you’re in,” Marsh said. “So, I would challenge all the military women to join and do it because it’s only up from here. I would love to see some more girls in uniform showing up and competing in the Miss America opportunity.”

Her Air Force future Within five years, Marsh went from being a small-town girl to a strong, successful figure who’s blazing a path in public policy, cancer research and the military. She said she’s still trying to comprehend it all.

“I feel like I haven’t had a moment to breathe yet to let it all sink in, but I will say I do feel very lucky. Without this opportunity, I obviously couldn’t share all the wonderful things the Air Force has given me, whether it be all the opportunities at the Air Force Academy or now being an officer,” she said.

Marsh clearly has a lot on her plate at the moment. As far as her future in the Air Force goes, she said at this point, anything is possible.

“This year has just opened up so many opportunities,” she said. “The Air Force has given so much to me to let me do this year [as Miss America], and I want to make sure that I have my best skillset and training in mind with whatever job they put me in post-Harvard, because I want to ensure that I give back to them in the best way that I possibly can.”

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